2026 ACC Football Kickoff: Fran Brown + Is Dabo Swinney Under Pressure?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ACC Football Kickoff, their interview history with Fran Brown, if Dabo Swinney under pressure and mrore.
The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. Who did they interview yesterday? Who will they be interviewing today? What is
After another offseason filled with questions about Clemson's place among college football's elite, Dabo Swinney enters 2026 facing more scrutiny than usual. While his résumé includes multiple national championships and ACC titles, expectations remain sky-high in Clemson. The crew breaks down whether the pressure is real, what success looks like this season, and if Swinney can silence critics by returning the Tigers to College Football Playoff contention. Is there pressure on Dabo Swinney entering this season?
